Business Valuation Advisory - Senior Manager

CohnReznick• , NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

CohnReznick is hiring a Senior Manager for its Valuation Advisory practice. The position supports the Valuation Advisory group, which provides a wide suite of services and works across practice levels. The role is hybrid, with professionals encouraged to work together in person at an average of three days per week; the specific cadence is determined at the team level. The Senior Manager plans, executes, directs, reviews, and completes business and equity valuation analyses and reports for financial reporting, tax, and corporate and strategic planning purposes. The work spans industries including technology, life sciences, consumer products, hospitality, manufacturing and distribution, construction, cannabis, and healthcare. The role also oversees valuation engagements, coordinates work across service lines, manages client relationships and project risks, contributes to business development and sales, and mentors and develops managers and staff. The position is part of a collaborative, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and requires travel as needed. CohnReznick describes its total rewards package as including generous paid time off, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave and benefits, learning and development, and paid time off for volunteering. For New York, the stated salary range is $150,000 to $250,000, with actual compensation dependent on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. A discretionary performance bonus is also mentioned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, business administration, or a related field.
ASA, CPA/ABV, CFA, or another valuation credential.
At least 8 years of experience performing and reviewing business valuations for financial reporting, transactional and corporate planning, and tax purposes at a Big Four or top 20 public accounting and advisory firm or a national valuation firm.
At least 5 years functioning in a supervisory role.
Demonstrated experience and a strong technical background in business valuations for fair value measurement and financial reporting, including ASC 805, ASC 350, and ASC 718, and for transactional/corporate planning and tax purposes, including buy/sell, shareholder buyout, estate and gift tax, and 409A.
Strong leadership, business development, training, and mentoring skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
Ability to work independently on multiple engagements with competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, collaborative, results-oriented environment.
Strong knowledge of corporate finance, financial accounting, and US GAAP.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to collaborate as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.
Action-oriented and decisive, with willingness to take a hands-on role in delivering high-quality work on time and within budget; a natural self-starter and independent thinker.
Highly motivated, with a positive attitude.
Willingness to travel as needed.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Capital IQ.
Proven ability to interact directly with senior client personnel and key decision makers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, direct, review, and complete valuation analyses and reports for businesses and equity interests for financial reporting, tax, and corporate and strategic planning purposes.
Develop complex financial analyses and financial models.
Ensure the quality control and accuracy of client deliverables.
Supervise and oversee all aspects of Valuation Advisory Services engagements throughout the transaction process and coordinate work performed by multiple service lines.
Work with the Assurance Team to review and prepare documentation for assurance clients and related fair value measurements.
Understand and manage firm risk on projects and proposals.
Manage client expectations concerning project deliverables and deadlines, and lead change efforts effectively.
Work with managers and partners to identify and resolve client problems or issues promptly.
Develop and maintain client relationships and cross-sell services.
Manage business development activities, including proposals, account teams, industry practice groups, conferences, and development of white papers or other thought leadership materials.
Meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow-on work.
Mentor, supervise, train, and develop managers and staff; provide performance feedback and recommendations for improvement.
Improve internal processes, procedures, policies, analyses, and models.